Watch: Sofía Vergara Schools TV Host Who Mocked Her Accent

Sofia Vergara, known for her role in the hit sitcom Modern Family, gracefully responded to an interviewer's mockery of her pronunciation during an appearance on the Spanish chat show El Hormiguero. The exchange took place as Vergara discussed her iconic character, Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, from the long-running series. When she mentioned Modern Family, host Pablo Motos questioned her pronunciation, asking, "How do you say Modern Family?" Vergara, visibly puzzled, humorously responded, "Oh, because you speak better English than me?" The exchange showcased Vergara's wit and ability to handle such situations with poise.

The host, Pablo Motos, asked, "How do you say ‘Modern Family?" in Spanish, prompting her to pause with confusion. Vergara then fired back, "I say it wrong. Oh, because you speak better English than me? Ah." The actor said further, "How many Emmy nominations do you have in the United States? How many times did they nominate you at the Golden Globes?" Motos responded by asserting his lack of concern for the Golden Globes, declaring, "The Golden Globes are minor awards; they don’t matter to me a bit."

The interview took an interesting turn as Vergara countered the teasing by highlighting her achievements on Modern Family. She reminded Motos of her significant contributions to the show, being the highest-paid female TV actor and receiving multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations throughout its 11-season run from 2009 to 2020. The actor's calm and composed response resonated with fans, who praised her on social media for handling the situation with grace.

Sofía Vergara Shut Down A TV Host Who Mocked Her Accent

Sofia Vergara claps back at interviewer who tried making fun of her accent and the way she pronounces ‘Modern Family’:

“Oh, because you speak better English than me? How many Emmy nominations do you have in the United States?”

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— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 12, 2024

Sofía Vergara's Upcoming Project 

While promoting her new project, the Netflix miniseries Griselda, Vergara expressed excitement about her role as Griselda Blanco, a real-life Colombian drug trafficker. The series delves into the nuanced aspects of Blanco's character, portraying her as a mother and businesswoman who later became a notorious cocaine kingpin. Vergara shared her eagerness to explore Blanco's story, emphasising the complexity of her character and her role as one of the few women in history to reach such heights in the drug trade.

Griselda is set to release on Netflix on January 25, featuring all six episodes. The show also stars Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G and Narcos: Mexico actor Alberto Guerra. Vergara's portrayal of Griselda Blanco is expected to showcase her versatility as an actor, moving beyond her comedic role in Modern Family.